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Old 09-08-2008, 10:21 AM
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I just love all the rumors!!! And of course I like the one that contains the name Senna...


[QUOTE]Rumours flying around the F1 paddock
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Old 09-08-2008, 10:22 AM
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It was also rumoured at Spa-Francorchamps that grand prix veteran Nick Heidfeld, whose seat at BMW-Sauber seems insecure for 2009, may be a contender to race with Renault next year.

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Why would Red Bull ditch Bordais for another scrub in Sato. If I was Senna I wouldn't join this scrub outfit either. I would wait for a prime spot.
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Bourdais finally showed he can drive this week. If not for the weather he was looking at a really good finish.

I'd be interested to know the time comparisons between he and Sato in the same car at the same track(s).

Mike you need some better avatar pics
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Originally Posted by GPMike,Sep 8 2008, 07:48 PM
Why would Red Bull ditch Bordais for another scrub in Sato. If I was Senna I wouldn't join this scrub outfit either. I would wait for a prime spot.
I think I'd take a gamble with Red Bull. They've shown they have the budget and dedication to win in many many other motorsports and, considering how new the teams are, they're doing pretty well. 6th in constructors, even with DC crashing out constantly. I think they're an up and coming team.
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Originally Posted by Tadashi,Sep 8 2008, 05:27 PM
Bourdais finally showed he can drive this week. If not for the weather he was looking at a really good finish.

I'd be interested to know the time comparisons between he and Sato in the same car at the same track(s).

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Besides, didn't he have a little bit of damage to his wing? I was really impressed by him. If only it had not rained...
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Yes I think he had contact early on. He drove a great race.

My fantasy team did quite well this week I moved up about 10 spots

If only Heikki had finished in the points too...
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I agree Red Bull is indeed an up and coming team, but Toro Rosso are clearly out in front of them. It still bothers me SV may find himself in Red Bull next year.

Now if only Red Bull could get the Ferrari engines too, and ditch that Renault thing...
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I would be glad to see Piquet gone and Kubica. Their combined poor attitudes are very similar to what we experienced with Ralph Schumacher and we all know how successful he was in F1.. heh heh.

I hope they replace Kubica instead of Heidfeld. Heidfeld is german speaking and his "Rubinho-like" second fiddle attitude is just what can catapult the spaniard to the top !! :-)
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Honda is an up-and-coming team and will challenge for podiums in 2009. If I were a young driver worth anything I would want to work with the braintrust that propelled MS to 7 WDC's. If only we could get Ross Brawn to run for President of the US.


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